Brigham young says he may be unable to restrain the Indians from exterminating the U.S. troops.

Date
Sep 1, 1857
Type
Personal Journal / Diary
Source
Brigham Young
LDS
Hearsay
Holograph
Direct
Reference

Daily journal of Brigham Young, September 1, 1857, Box 1, Folder 13, Brigham Young Papers, Marriott Special Collections

Scribe/Publisher
Unknown
People
Brigham Young, Kanosh
Audience
Brigham Young
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Transcription

Kanosh the Pavaunt chief with several of his band visited me gave them some council & presents. A spirit seems to be takeing possession of the Indians to assist Israel. I can hardly restrain them from exterminating the "Americans"

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